an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like

in awe of God; in awe of great political figures.

Archaic . power to inspire fear or reverence.

Obsolete . fear or dread.

to inspire with awe.

to influence or restrain by awe.

noun

calmness , coolness , expectation , familiarity , intimacy , steadiness

verb

expect

noun

admiration , apprehension , astonishment , consternation , dread , esteem , fear , fright , horror , regard , respect , reverence , shock , stupefaction , terror , veneration , wonder , wonderment , worship , amaze , amazement , marvel

verb

alarm , appall , astonish , blow away , cow * , daunt , dazzle , flabbergast , frighten , grandstand , horrify , hotdog , impress , intimidate , knock socks off , overawe , scare , showboat , startle , strike , stun , stupefy , terrify , amaze , astound , bewilder , fascinate , fear , fright , overcome , overpower , panic , quivering , regard , respect , terrorize , trembling , wonder